Serving 738 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mary Buren Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Buren Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Guadalupe school district, encompassing approximately 51.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 3.3 miles and the furthest edge located 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Buren Elementary School's student population of 738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
738 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Buren Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Buren Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8355 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Buren Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Buren Elementary School is ranked #8355 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Buren Elementary School?
738 students attend Mary Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mary Buren Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Buren Elementary School?
Mary Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Buren Elementary School offer ?
Mary Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Mary Buren Elementary School part of?
Mary Buren Elementary School is part of Guadalupe Union Elementary School District.
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